Tony Sharpe

W.H. Auden

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

As both a politically engaged and stylistically versatile poet, W.H. Auden is one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. His work is not only widely studied and read, but has been used in musical scores and quoted in Hollywood films. This compelling guide is essential reading for those beginning detailed study of W.H. Auden, exploring the contextual and critical material that surrounds his work and including suggestions for further reading.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. August 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 215mm x 139mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 237g
• ISBN-13: 9780415327367
• ISBN-10: 0415327369
• Artikelnr.: 21002708

Autorenporträt

Tony Sharpe

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Part 1: Life and Contexts Life. The Literary Context. The
Historical Context. The Personal Context Part 2: The Work Auden's Books of
Poetry. A Note on Auden as Dramatist. Poems Individually Considered Part 3:
Criticism Critical Contours: Auden and His Readers. Critical Perspectives
Part 4: Further Reading Chronology. Select Bibliography